The Internships and Jobs Series features tailored activities and events to help you land an internship or other work experiences and supercharge your career opportunities.
An internship, part-time job and once-off work opportunities are a way to develop industry skills, make connections with employers and test-drive your chosen career path. Join us to kick-start your professional journey
Ready to get involved?
Here’s how:
- Tune in to our ‘A beginners guide to internships’ webinar where you can find out everything you need to know.
- Join us at the Internships and Jobs Fair and other events to meet employers, gain insights into opportunities, and build valuable connections that could boost your career journey.
- Prepare to connect with employers and apply for roles by attending our practical workshops. Learn tips on networking and how to become a standout candidate during the recruitment process.
Registration for events will open in July 2026
Prepare for the Fair
Are you attending the Internship and Jobs Fair? Join this webinar to learn how to prepare, research employers, and make a strong impression — including a live role play demonstration. Perfect for first-timers or anyone looking to better understand the Fair and build confidence.
Internships and Jobs Fair
Chat with employers across diverse industries, find internship opportunities and consider different career options while improving your career prospects.
Sign up for an Accessibility/Low-Sensory session of the Fair if you experience challenges navigating a busy event space and want to attend the event at reduced capacity.
Events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, there is an accessibility/low sensory hour at the Fair. Contact us on careers-services@unimelb.edu.au if you have questions about other events and we will work with you so you can be part of the session.
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Yes, absolutely! The Fair booths will have signage to indicate which employers welcome applications from international students and the digital map will have filters so you can select to see only opportunities for you! Employer event descriptions on Careers Online will state if the employer recruits international students.
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Yes! At the very least, it is great to practice your networking skills and you might find opportunities you would not have known about. Attend the 'A beginners guide to internships', a faculty session or other workshops to learn more.
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Yes! Some employers will also promote their graduate programs and other employment opportunities. Some workshops such as 'mock assessment centres' are relevant for graduate program application too.
Online resources
Your career mapping phase
When you know where you are, it’s easier to plan where you’re going. Take the Career Checklist quiz to find your career mapping phase and receive suggestions on what you can do next to advance your career.
Discover
I’m exploring my career interests and options.
Focus
I have an idea and I’m making a plan to get there.
Apply
I’m currently applying for my next step.
Sorted
I’m clear about my career and future plans.